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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T200000
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SUMMARY:Preserving Your Future:  Egg Freezing 101 with Jewish Fertility Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Curious about egg freezing? Join the Jewish Fertility Foundation and Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta for “Preserving Your Future: Egg Freezing 101” for an empowering\, informative conversation about taking charge of your fertility and understanding the shifting legal landscape. Wednesday\, December 17\, 8PM ET / 5PM PT. Learn more and register at jewishfertilityfoundation.org/freeze. \n \n \nOrganization: Jewish Fertility Foundation \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/preserving-your-future-egg-freezing-101-with-jewish-fertility-foundation/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T160544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134332Z
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SUMMARY:Fighting Anti-Israel Terror in the American Courts with the JCRC
DESCRIPTION:ADL and Crowell & Moring are taking the terrorists and their sponsors responsible for the October 7th massacre to court in the United States. \nLearn more about these lawsuits aimed at bringing justice to victims of terrorist attacks\, and holding the perpetrators and sponsors accountable. \nHear from Aryeh Portnoy and Emily Alban\, lead attorneys in numerous cases on behalf of victims of state-sponsored terrorism\, including the cases filed against Hamas and the other Palestinian terrorist groups who committed the October 7 atrocities\, and the governments of Iran\, Syria and North Korea who provided the resources and material support necessary to execute the attack. \nIn conversation with JCRC Vice President Galia Messika Greenberg. \n \nAccommodations: Post-event Recording \n \nOrganization: Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/fighting-anti-israel-terror-in-the-american-courts-with-the-jcrc/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Alan Brody":MAILTO:abrody@jcouncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T160545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134333Z
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SUMMARY:Bagels\, Belief\, & Beyond: Small Bites of Big Jewish Ideas with Am Kolel
DESCRIPTION:Dive into Judaism one topic at a time! In this interactive\, discussion-driven class\, led by Rabbi Miriam\, each VIRTUAL session on Monday nights\, starting October 20\, offers a bite-sized exploration of a new aspect of Jewish life\, culture\, and belief. Connect with your cohort\, share your thoughts\, and discover the richness of Jewish traditions—bagel in hand optional\, curiosity required. If you’d like to see what the topics are each week you can visit the registration link.\nCost Range: 120 – 180 \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Am Kolel \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/bagels-belief-beyond-small-bites-of-big-jewish-ideas-with-am-kolel-9/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Eisen":MAILTO:admin@amkolel.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T160531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134328Z
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SUMMARY:Bagels\, Belief\, & Beyond: Small Bites of Big Jewish Ideas with Am Kolel
DESCRIPTION:Dive into Judaism one topic at a time! In this interactive\, discussion-driven class\, led by Rabbi Miriam\, each VIRTUAL session on Monday nights\, starting October 20\, offers a bite-sized exploration of a new aspect of Jewish life\, culture\, and belief. Connect with your cohort\, share your thoughts\, and discover the richness of Jewish traditions—bagel in hand optional\, curiosity required. If you’d like to see what the topics are each week you can visit the registration link.\nCost Range: 120 – 180 \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Am Kolel \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/bagels-belief-beyond-small-bites-of-big-jewish-ideas-with-am-kolel-8/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Eisen":MAILTO:admin@amkolel.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T160514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134321Z
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SUMMARY:Bagels\, Belief\, & Beyond: Small Bites of Big Jewish Ideas with Am Kolel
DESCRIPTION:Dive into Judaism one topic at a time! In this interactive\, discussion-driven class\, led by Rabbi Miriam\, each VIRTUAL session on Monday nights\, starting October 20\, offers a bite-sized exploration of a new aspect of Jewish life\, culture\, and belief. Connect with your cohort\, share your thoughts\, and discover the richness of Jewish traditions—bagel in hand optional\, curiosity required. If you’d like to see what the topics are each week you can visit the registration link.\nCost Range: 120 – 180 \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Am Kolel \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/bagels-belief-beyond-small-bites-of-big-jewish-ideas-with-am-kolel-7/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Eisen":MAILTO:admin@amkolel.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T160511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134321Z
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SUMMARY:Bagels\, Belief\, & Beyond: Small Bites of Big Jewish Ideas with Am Kolel
DESCRIPTION:Dive into Judaism one topic at a time! In this interactive\, discussion-driven class\, led by Rabbi Miriam\, each VIRTUAL session on Monday nights\, starting October 20\, offers a bite-sized exploration of a new aspect of Jewish life\, culture\, and belief. Connect with your cohort\, share your thoughts\, and discover the richness of Jewish traditions—bagel in hand optional\, curiosity required. If you’d like to see what the topics are each week you can visit the registration link.\nCost Range: 120 – 180 \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Am Kolel \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/bagels-belief-beyond-small-bites-of-big-jewish-ideas-with-am-kolel-6/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Eisen":MAILTO:admin@amkolel.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T140000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating 60 Years of Nostra Aetate with JCRC
DESCRIPTION:Sixty years ago\, the Vatican developed new guidelines on how Catholics throughout the world should treat Jews and other religious groups. This landmark document\, known as Nostra Aetate\, “In Our Time\,” was an important step to creating interreligious dialogue and repairing relationships between Jewish communities and Catholic communities. \nJoin us on Monday\, November 24 at 1:00 PM for a virtual conversation exploring how Nostra Aetate continues to impact the Catholic and Jewish communities in our region\, the importance of Jewish-Catholic dialogue at this time\, and what the future holds for interfaith relations. \nWe will hear from Fr. Donald Rooney\, Director of the Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs for the Catholic Diocese of Arlington and the Pastor at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Springfield\, VA; Rabbi Ben Sigal\, Assistant Rabbi at Congregation Olam Tikvah in Fairfax\, VA; and Dr. Sousan Abadian\, Executive Director of the Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington. \nOpening remarks by Alan Ronkin\, Regional Director of AJC Washington. Moderated by Rabbi Abbi Sharofsky\, JCRC Director of Intergroup Relations and Rabbi-in-Residence. \n \nAccommodations: Post-event Recording \n \nOrganization: Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/celebrating-60-years-of-nostra-aetate-with-jcrc/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Alan Brody":MAILTO:abrody@jcouncil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T160456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134316Z
UID:10001338-1763406000-1763413200@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Bagels\, Belief\, & Beyond: Small Bites of Big Jewish Ideas with Am Kolel
DESCRIPTION:Dive into Judaism one topic at a time! In this interactive\, discussion-driven class\, led by Rabbi Miriam\, each VIRTUAL session on Monday nights\, starting October 20\, offers a bite-sized exploration of a new aspect of Jewish life\, culture\, and belief. Connect with your cohort\, share your thoughts\, and discover the richness of Jewish traditions—bagel in hand optional\, curiosity required. If you’d like to see what the topics are each week you can visit the registration link.\nCost Range: 120 – 180 \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Am Kolel \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/bagels-belief-beyond-small-bites-of-big-jewish-ideas-with-am-kolel-5/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Eisen":MAILTO:admin@amkolel.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T160438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134312Z
UID:10001312-1762801200-1762808400@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Bagels\, Belief\, & Beyond: Small Bites of Big Jewish Ideas with Am Kolel
DESCRIPTION:Dive into Judaism one topic at a time! In this interactive\, discussion-driven class\, led by Rabbi Miriam\, each VIRTUAL session on Monday nights\, starting October 20\, offers a bite-sized exploration of a new aspect of Jewish life\, culture\, and belief. Connect with your cohort\, share your thoughts\, and discover the richness of Jewish traditions—bagel in hand optional\, curiosity required. If you’d like to see what the topics are each week you can visit the registration link.\nCost Range: 120 – 180 \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Am Kolel \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/bagels-belief-beyond-small-bites-of-big-jewish-ideas-with-am-kolel-4/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Eisen":MAILTO:admin@amkolel.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T160427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134307Z
UID:10001289-1762371000-1762376400@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Spiritual Radicals in Their Time: Legacy of the Early Chasidim w/ Bet Mishpachah
DESCRIPTION:This class explores the revolutionary spiritual movement of the early Chasidim in 18th-\ncentury Eastern Europe. Through the teachings of figures like the Baal Shem Tov and\nhis disciples\, students will examine how Chasidism challenged religious norms\,\nredefined personal piety\, and reshaped Jewish communal life. We will also trace the\nenduring influence of these “spiritual radicals” on contemporary Jewish thought and\npractice\, engaging with both historical texts and modern interpretations.\nCost Range: 0 – 10 \n \nAccommodations: Captioning \n \nOrganization: Bet Mishpachah \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/spiritual-radicals-in-their-time-legacy-of-the-early-chasidim-w-bet-mishpachah/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Nino McQuown":MAILTO:communications@betmish.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T160426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134306Z
UID:10001288-1762196400-1762203600@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Bagels\, Belief\, & Beyond: Small Bites of Big Jewish Ideas with Am Kolel
DESCRIPTION:Dive into Judaism one topic at a time! In this interactive\, discussion-driven class\, led by Rabbi Miriam\, each VIRTUAL session on Monday nights\, starting October 20\, offers a bite-sized exploration of a new aspect of Jewish life\, culture\, and belief. Connect with your cohort\, share your thoughts\, and discover the richness of Jewish traditions—bagel in hand optional\, curiosity required. If you’d like to see what the topics are each week you can visit the registration link.\nCost Range: 120 – 180 \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Am Kolel \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/bagels-belief-beyond-small-bites-of-big-jewish-ideas-with-am-kolel-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Eisen":MAILTO:admin@amkolel.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T160424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134306Z
UID:10001285-1762196400-1762200000@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Pregnancy Loss: Understanding\, Compassion\, Connection with JFF
DESCRIPTION:Join the Jewish Fertility Foundation of Greater DC for a virtual evening of learning and connection. \nIf you’ve experienced loss on your fertility journey—whether through miscarriage\, egg retrieval\, or an IVF cycle that didn’t result in pregnancy—this program offers a space of understanding and care. \nDr. Rayna Markin will begin by gently exploring what to expect after a pregnancy loss\, ways to cope\, and how to navigate the difficult moments that can follow. After her talk\, you’ll have time to connect and share with others who truly understand\, in a compassionate and supportive setting. \nDr. Markin is an Associate Professor in Counseling at Villanova University\, a Licensed Psychologist\, and the Founder of the Therapy Center for Pregnancy Loss\, LLC. She specializes in supporting individuals and couples coping with pregnancy loss. \n \n \nOrganization: Jewish Fertility Foundation \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/navigating-pregnancy-loss-understanding-compassion-connection-with-jff/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Shannon Rubin":MAILTO:shannon@jewishfertilityfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T160417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134305Z
UID:10001277-1761591600-1761598800@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Bagels\, Belief\, & Beyond: Small Bites of Big Jewish Ideas with Am Kolel
DESCRIPTION:Dive into Judaism one topic at a time! In this interactive\, discussion-driven class\, led by Rabbi Miriam\, each VIRTUAL session on Monday nights\, starting October 20\, offers a bite-sized exploration of a new aspect of Jewish life\, culture\, and belief. Connect with your cohort\, share your thoughts\, and discover the richness of Jewish traditions—bagel in hand optional\, curiosity required. If you’d like to see what the topics are each week you can visit the registration link.\nCost Range: 120 – 180 \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Am Kolel \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/bagels-belief-beyond-small-bites-of-big-jewish-ideas-with-am-kolel-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Eisen":MAILTO:admin@amkolel.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T160408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134302Z
UID:10001257-1761249600-1761255000@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:First Meeting of Methods in Feminist Torah with The Torah Studio
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to learn Torah as feminists? Loving Torah – or wanting to love Torah – when our holy texts are so saturated with men’s experiences and perspectives to the exclusion of all others is painful\, but can also be generative. In this Intensive\, we’ll explore 8 different ways of learning Torah with a feminist lens. We’ll practice reading with a skeptical lens toward the feminist potential of Torah\, we’ll read closely in conversation with our own life experiences\, and we’ll seek out the experiences of the women behind the text. Over the course of our learning\, we’ll learn how to identify different feminist methods of Torah learning. By the end of the quarter you’ll be able to stand in your own approach to feminist Torah learning. \nA Torah Studio course with Rabbi Avigayil Halpern. \nRabbi Avigayil Halpern is an educator and writer who is passionate about the Torah that emerges in the conversation between our own lives and traditional texts. Avigayil is recognized internationally as a teacher of thoughtful and accessible Torah\, with a focus on queer and feminist thought. She has brought her compelling and original teaching to communities across and beyond denominations\, and has experience teaching groups of all ages and backgrounds. She is at work on a book about queer niddah. \nAvigayil was ordained by the Hadar Institute in 2023. She has been a Scholar-in-Residence at the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute and was recognized as one of the New York Jewish Week’s “36 Under 36\,”\, among other fellowships and awards. She is a co-host of the “Can’t Stop Scrolling” podcast\, and lives in Washington\, DC.\nCost Range: 180 – 360 \n \nAccommodations: Captioning;Post-event Recording \n \nOrganization: The Torah Studio \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/first-meeting-of-methods-in-feminist-torah-with-the-torah-studio/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Lexi Kohanski":MAILTO:lexi@thetorahstudio.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T160407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134301Z
UID:10001254-1760986800-1760994000@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Bagels\, Belief\, & Beyond: Small Bites of Big Jewish Ideas with Am Kolel
DESCRIPTION:Dive into Judaism one topic at a time! In this interactive\, discussion-driven class\, led by Rabbi Miriam\, each VIRTUAL session on Monday nights\, starting October 20\, offers a bite-sized exploration of a new aspect of Jewish life\, culture\, and belief. Connect with your cohort\, share your thoughts\, and discover the richness of Jewish traditions—bagel in hand optional\, curiosity required. If you’d like to see what the topics are each week you can visit the registration link.\nCost Range: 120 – 180 \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue \n \nOrganization: Am Kolel \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/bagels-belief-beyond-small-bites-of-big-jewish-ideas-with-am-kolel/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Eisen":MAILTO:admin@amkolel.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T160402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134300Z
UID:10001247-1760880600-1760886000@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:For the Protection of Girls and Women with the Jewish Genealogy Society
DESCRIPTION:A rarely-discussed crisis in the worldwide Jewish community occurred during the Jewish emigration boom of 1880-1920. Eastern European Jewish girls and young women\, desperate to change their circumstances\, were being deceived or coerced by Jewish human traffickers and sold into prostitution. Jewish women in London\, living in the emigration crossroads\, led an international fight to combat “white slavery\,” as it was then known. They were soon joined by American women\, and others\, who enacted schemes to protect the vulnerable but also lobbied for legislation against the traffickers. This presentation will discuss the circumstances that allowed these crimes to occur\, and the organizational and government responses. Finally\, one woman’s tragic story.  \nThis one-hour program\, conducted over Zoom at 1:30 PM Eastern Time\, is free for members. This is one of the many activities that is a benefit of JGSGW membership. Instructions for joining the online meeting will be placed under Meeting Info & Links in the Members Only Files. (These files become visible on this website after members sign in.) Nonmembers may register to attend for a fee of $10.   \nSpeaker: Risa Daitzman Heywood is a professional genealogist\, writer and speaker specializing in Ashkenazi Jewish genealogy and research methodology. She loves helping her clients solve their genealogy puzzles\, especially finding that elusive shtetl name.  She holds a certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University and is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. Risa has been involved with Jewish genealogy for over 25 years. She is on the board of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) and a past president of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Colorado. She served as co-chair of JewishGen’s original Belarus SIG. Risa lives in Lisbon\, Portugal.\nCost Range: $0 – $10 \n \nAccommodations: ADA Accessible Venue;Captioning;Post-event Recording \n \nOrganization: Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Washington \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/for-the-protection-of-girls-and-women-with-the-jewish-genealogy-society/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T160359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134259Z
UID:10001243-1760556600-1760563800@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Highlights of Pirkei Avot: A Class with Rabbi Jake with Bet Mishpachah
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Jake for the first of four classes offered this season\, on Pirkei Avot\, or Ethics of the Ancestors\, a beloved tractate of the Mishnah that offers timeless wisdom on character\, leadership\, and ethical living.  \nClass takes place on zoom. Register to receive the link!\nMinimum Suggested Donation Amt: 10 \n \n \nOrganization: Bet Mishpachah \n \nLivestream or Virtual: Yes\, it is
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/highlights-of-pirkei-avot-a-class-with-rabbi-jake-with-bet-mishpachah/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Nino McQuown":MAILTO:communications@betmish.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T160325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134248Z
UID:10001174-1745769600-1745773200@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Living in the Presence Monthly Book Group w/ Kehilla
DESCRIPTION:Join us in reading Rabbi Burt Jacobson’s (z”l*) new book Living in the Presence: A Personal Request for the Baal Shem Tov. We will gather online monthly on the fourth Sunday from 4 to 5 pm to discuss a section\, and work our way through the book. There will be rotating facilitation among the Spiritual Leadership team. Below is the schedule for which chapters to read for the first few months. Each gathering is a drop in space – feel free to read just the chapters that are being discussed and join in even if you aren’t reading the whole book sequentially. The book is available for purchase here. \n*z”l stands for zichrono livracha\, May his memory be a blessing.\nJan. 26 – Intro & chapter 1 (zoom link) \nFeb. 23 – chapters 2 & 3 \nMarch 23 – chapters 4 & 5 \nApril 27 – chapters 6 & 7  Comment end \n \n \nOrganization: Kehilla Community Synagogue
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/living-in-the-presence-monthly-book-group-w-kehilla-4/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi SAM Luckey":MAILTO:rabbisam@kehillasynagogue.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T160256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134239Z
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SUMMARY:Living in the Presence Monthly Book Group w/ Kehilla
DESCRIPTION:Join us in reading Rabbi Burt Jacobson’s (z”l*) new book Living in the Presence: A Personal Request for the Baal Shem Tov. We will gather online monthly on the fourth Sunday from 4 to 5 pm to discuss a section\, and work our way through the book. There will be rotating facilitation among the Spiritual Leadership team. Below is the schedule for which chapters to read for the first few months. Each gathering is a drop in space – feel free to read just the chapters that are being discussed and join in even if you aren’t reading the whole book sequentially. The book is available for purchase here. \n*z”l stands for zichrono livracha\, May his memory be a blessing.\nJan. 26 – Intro & chapter 1 (zoom link) \nFeb. 23 – chapters 2 & 3 \nMarch 23 – chapters 4 & 5 \nApril 27 – chapters 6 & 7  Comment end \n \n \nOrganization: Kehilla Community Synagogue
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/living-in-the-presence-monthly-book-group-w-kehilla-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi SAM Luckey":MAILTO:rabbisam@kehillasynagogue.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T160250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134238Z
UID:10001119-1742383800-1742387400@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:A Special Conversation with R' Cat Zavis and Mohamad Jamous on Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in hearing firsthand insights from Ramallah and the West Bank? Join us for a powerful conversation as Rabbi Cat Zavis speaks with special guest Mohamad Jamous\, a Palestinian peace activist\, humanitarian\, and community leader.\n📅 March 19th\, 11:30am PT\n📍Register here for Zoom\nThis is a unique opportunity to engage with Mohamad\, who has spent over 15 years working with global peace organizations to promote justice\, dignity\, and coexistence. His efforts extend beyond activism into humanitarian work\, supporting vulnerable communities and advocating for a more peaceful world.\nWe’ll be taking live questions from Zoom attendees\, so come ready to participate in this important dialogue. You won’t want to miss it!\nSupport the Cause\n All funds raised will be shared with Mohamad and his community\, as well as Beyt Tikkun. Please give as generously as you can—no one will be turned away for lack of funds. For financial assistance\, email Austin at austin@beyttikkun.org.\n📩 Have questions? Feel free to reach out at rabbi@beyttikkun.org. We’d also love to hear your thoughts in the comments section.\nFollow Mohamad Jamous\n 📷 Instagram: @mohamad.jamous\n 📘 Facebook: Mohamad Jamous\nLooking forward to seeing you there! \n \n \nOrganization: Beyt Tikkun
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/a-special-conversation-with-r-cat-zavis-and-mohamad-jamous-on-palestine/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Coulson":MAILTO:austin@beyttikkun.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T151434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134222Z
UID:10001031-1740326400-1740330000@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Living in the Presence Monthly Book Group w/ Kehilla
DESCRIPTION:Join us in reading Rabbi Burt Jacobson’s (z”l*) new book Living in the Presence: A Personal Request for the Baal Shem Tov. We will gather online monthly on the fourth Sunday from 4 to 5 pm to discuss a section\, and work our way through the book. There will be rotating facilitation among the Spiritual Leadership team. Below is the schedule for which chapters to read for the first few months. Each gathering is a drop in space – feel free to read just the chapters that are being discussed and join in even if you aren’t reading the whole book sequentially. The book is available for purchase here. \n*z”l stands for zichrono livracha\, May his memory be a blessing.\nJan. 26 – Intro & chapter 1 (zoom link) \nFeb. 23 – chapters 2 & 3 \nMarch 23 – chapters 4 & 5 \nApril 27 – chapters 6 & 7  Comment end \n \n \nOrganization: Kehilla Community Synagogue
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/living-in-the-presence-monthly-book-group-w-kehilla/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi SAM Luckey":MAILTO:rabbisam@kehillasynagogue.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T204500
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T151452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134227Z
UID:10001061-1739907000-1739911500@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Alef Bet & Beyond at Kehilla Community Synagogue
DESCRIPTION:Taught by: Rabbi SAM Luckey \nTuesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:45 pm ONLINE for 5 sessions. January 21 and 28; February 4\, 11\, and 18. \nCome learn to decode the alef-bet! In this five week course\, we will learn the letters and vowels using fun visual and aural mnemonics. Home practice between classes is highly encouraged. \nWhether this is your first encounter with these 22 holy gateways or eighteenth\, we will build a foundation for reading sacred Hebrew texts such as Torah\, Talmud\, and liturgy. This class will prepare you to join a trope class\, a 700 Benches talmud class\, or other workshops that involve studying Hebrew or Aramaic texts in their original languages \n \n \nOrganization: Kehilla Community Synagogue
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/alef-bet-beyond-at-kehilla-community-synagogue/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi SAM Luckey":MAILTO:rabbisam@kehillasynagogue.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T103000
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T151441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134224Z
UID:10001042-1739437200-1739442600@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Have You Made Art About It Yet? Tu BiShvat! with Rabbi Adina Allen & Dayenu
DESCRIPTION:Tu BiShvat invites us to reflect on our connection to the earth\, the ecosystems that sustain us\, and our place within the web of life. It’s a time to honor the more-than-human world within and around us and ask: What new possibilities might emerge from what we cannot yet fully see? Using the Jewish Studio Process – a unique methodology combining practices from the field of art therapy with a reimagined approach to Jewish learning and spirituality – we’ll nurture the seeds of our wild imagination\, allowing them to gestate in the soil of our soul. This session is offered in partnership with Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action. \n \n \nOrganization: Jewish Studio Project
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/have-you-made-art-about-it-yet-tu-bishvat-with-rabbi-adina-allen-dayenu/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Goodwin":MAILTO:cgoodwin@jewishstudioproject.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T204500
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T151500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134229Z
UID:10001074-1739302200-1739306700@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Alef Bet & Beyond at Kehilla Community Synagogue
DESCRIPTION:Taught by: Rabbi SAM Luckey \nTuesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:45 pm ONLINE for 5 sessions. January 21 and 28; February 4\, 11\, and 18. \nCome learn to decode the alef-bet! In this five week course\, we will learn the letters and vowels using fun visual and aural mnemonics. Home practice between classes is highly encouraged. \nWhether this is your first encounter with these 22 holy gateways or eighteenth\, we will build a foundation for reading sacred Hebrew texts such as Torah\, Talmud\, and liturgy. This class will prepare you to join a trope class\, a 700 Benches talmud class\, or other workshops that involve studying Hebrew or Aramaic texts in their original languages \n \n \nOrganization: Kehilla Community Synagogue
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/alef-bet-beyond-at-kehilla-community-synagogue-3/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi SAM Luckey":MAILTO:rabbisam@kehillasynagogue.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T151438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134224Z
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SUMMARY:Creating with the Moon: Rosh Chodesh Shevat with Kohenet K' Keshira haLev Fife
DESCRIPTION:As the tiny crescent becomes visible in the night sky\, Rosh Chodesh offers us an opportunity to refresh our dreams and desires. Together we’ll reweave ourselves into the cycle of Jewish time and nourish our creative spirit so that we might enter the month refreshed and renewed. \nDuring this 90-minute\, virtual session we’ll use the Jewish Studio Process\, a unique methodology combining practices from the field of art therapy with a reimagined approach to Jewish learning\, to cultivate our inherent creativity as a spiritual practice. \n \n \nOrganization: Jewish Studio Project
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/creating-with-the-moon-rosh-chodesh-shevat-with-kohenet-k-keshira-halev-fife/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Candace Goodwin":MAILTO:cgoodwin@jewishstudioproject.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T204500
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T151455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134228Z
UID:10001067-1738697400-1738701900@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Alef Bet & Beyond at Kehilla Community Synagogue
DESCRIPTION:Taught by: Rabbi SAM Luckey \nTuesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:45 pm ONLINE for 5 sessions. January 21 and 28; February 4\, 11\, and 18. \nCome learn to decode the alef-bet! In this five week course\, we will learn the letters and vowels using fun visual and aural mnemonics. Home practice between classes is highly encouraged. \nWhether this is your first encounter with these 22 holy gateways or eighteenth\, we will build a foundation for reading sacred Hebrew texts such as Torah\, Talmud\, and liturgy. This class will prepare you to join a trope class\, a 700 Benches talmud class\, or other workshops that involve studying Hebrew or Aramaic texts in their original languages \n \n \nOrganization: Kehilla Community Synagogue
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/alef-bet-beyond-at-kehilla-community-synagogue-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi SAM Luckey":MAILTO:rabbisam@kehillasynagogue.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T204500
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T151503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134231Z
UID:10001079-1738092600-1738097100@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Alef Bet & Beyond at Kehilla Community Synagogue
DESCRIPTION:Taught by: Rabbi SAM Luckey \nTuesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:45 pm ONLINE for 5 sessions. January 21 and 28; February 4\, 11\, and 18. \nCome learn to decode the alef-bet! In this five week course\, we will learn the letters and vowels using fun visual and aural mnemonics. Home practice between classes is highly encouraged. \nWhether this is your first encounter with these 22 holy gateways or eighteenth\, we will build a foundation for reading sacred Hebrew texts such as Torah\, Talmud\, and liturgy. This class will prepare you to join a trope class\, a 700 Benches talmud class\, or other workshops that involve studying Hebrew or Aramaic texts in their original languages \n \n \nOrganization: Kehilla Community Synagogue
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/alef-bet-beyond-at-kehilla-community-synagogue-4/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi SAM Luckey":MAILTO:rabbisam@kehillasynagogue.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T151449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134226Z
UID:10001056-1737907200-1737910800@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Living in the Presence Monthly Book Group w/ Kehilla
DESCRIPTION:Join us in reading Rabbi Burt Jacobson’s (z”l*) new book Living in the Presence: A Personal Request for the Baal Shem Tov. We will gather online monthly on the fourth Sunday from 4 to 5 pm to discuss a section\, and work our way through the book. There will be rotating facilitation among the Spiritual Leadership team. Below is the schedule for which chapters to read for the first few months. Each gathering is a drop in space – feel free to read just the chapters that are being discussed and join in even if you aren’t reading the whole book sequentially. The book is available for purchase here. \n*z”l stands for zichrono livracha\, May his memory be a blessing.\nJan. 26 – Intro & chapter 1 (zoom link) \nFeb. 23 – chapters 2 & 3 \nMarch 23 – chapters 4 & 5 \nApril 27 – chapters 6 & 7  Comment end \n \n \nOrganization: Kehilla Community Synagogue
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/living-in-the-presence-monthly-book-group-w-kehilla-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi SAM Luckey":MAILTO:rabbisam@kehillasynagogue.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T204500
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T151504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134231Z
UID:10001081-1737487800-1737492300@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Alef Bet & Beyond at Kehilla Community Synagogue
DESCRIPTION:Taught by: Rabbi SAM Luckey \nTuesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:45 pm ONLINE for 5 sessions. January 21 and 28; February 4\, 11\, and 18. \nCome learn to decode the alef-bet! In this five week course\, we will learn the letters and vowels using fun visual and aural mnemonics. Home practice between classes is highly encouraged. \nWhether this is your first encounter with these 22 holy gateways or eighteenth\, we will build a foundation for reading sacred Hebrew texts such as Torah\, Talmud\, and liturgy. This class will prepare you to join a trope class\, a 700 Benches talmud class\, or other workshops that involve studying Hebrew or Aramaic texts in their original languages \n \n \nOrganization: Kehilla Community Synagogue
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/alef-bet-beyond-at-kehilla-community-synagogue-5/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi SAM Luckey":MAILTO:rabbisam@kehillasynagogue.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T192445
CREATED:20251222T151436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T134222Z
UID:10001035-1737486000-1737491400@gatherdc.org
SUMMARY:Cultivating a Culture of Innovation: Lessons from a Solar Rock Star
DESCRIPTION:Get inspired by Dan Shugar — solar pioneer by day\, and rock star by night! \nJoin us for an exciting Fireside Chat with the founder and CEO of Nextracker\, a key innovator in solar technology. \nIn this virtual Zoom event\, Dan will share stories and strategies from his journey of transforming the solar industry—from launching cutting-edge tech to fostering a company culture built on innovation and impact. \nWhether you’re looking to drive change in your own field or simply curious to hear from an industry leader\, this is your chance to learn from one of the most dynamic leaders in today’s world. \nAbout Fireside Chats\nFireside Chats are conversation-style events with an industry leader\, expert\, or Jewish educator intended for young adults in their 20’s and 30’s. These sessions cover a variety of topics\, including innovation and creativity\, leadership\, Jewish learning\, and personal life skills. \nThis Fireside Chat is co-hosted by Hebrew Free Loan\, Hillel of Silicon Valley\, Jewish Silicon Valley (JSV)\, JYA\, Moishe House SF – Marina\, Moishe House SF – Nob Hill\, Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC)\, SFbadjews\, StandWithUs. \nBio\nDan Shugar is recognized as a leading force in solar energy innovation\, with a career spanning over three decades during which he has been instrumental in advancing the adoption of solar technology globally. He began his solar journey by pioneering the solar tracker market in the 1990s\, creating devices that follow the sun to optimize energy capture. As the founder and CEO of Nextracker\, a leading company in solar tracking technology\, Shugar has overseen its global growth and led the company to a successful IPO in 2023\, achieving a valuation of $4.6 billion. Under his leadership\, Nextracker has shipped over 70 gigawatts of solar trackers worldwide\, holding a dominant market share for seven consecutive years​. \n \n \nOrganization: J Leaders
URL:https://gatherdc.org/event/cultivating-a-culture-of-innovation-lessons-from-a-solar-rock-star/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Leya Aronoff":MAILTO:leya@jleaders.org
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